FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM is selling t-shirts to raise money for their Sedalia trip. The shirts are $ 11.00 and are BLACK with RED "Benton Soccer 09" on the front and "Pain is temporary and pride is forever" on the back. I have the t-shirts in all sizes in the library. Coach Milbourn

ANY SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR students interested in applying for FMPs for next year, please see Mrs. Liles (odd days) Room 105 or Mrs. Talbot in Room 111 to pick up an application packet. All information will be due on April 24 by 1 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not know how this program will work next year. You will not be guaranteed a Cadet Training hour and/or numbers may be limited.

THE MARCH OF DIMES WALK will be Saturday, April 18th. If you are interested in helping raise money and walk please see Mrs. Arambula. This is a great way to get community service hours.

SENIORS - It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. I only have a few student hours recorded. If you are in need of community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

COLLEGES VISITING BENTON: Any student interested in attending needs to sign up in the counseling office by the end of the day prior to the visit.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 are:
Monday, April 27 Dental careers

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.